What are some of the smaller things that all distance runners should do?
What are some of the smaller things that all distance runners should do?
Have at least some general plan of how to approach your regular running.
I can't think of too many other things that ALL runners should do.
Maybe, replace your shoes often enough that you are not running in dead shoes.
Does not pertain to those that run barefoot, of course.
Keep a log and periodically review it.
Can't count the amount of times I flipped through pages from 5-10 years ago and thought, "I completely forgot I did those workouts, they seemed to work really well, I should try them again."
Be aware that your genetic ceiling may be about the height of a crawl space.
I thought about saying to keep a log.
I have detailed logs from years ago.
But I have not kept a log in quite a number of years and I do run at least three times a week consistently and will jump in a race now and then.
I think I am still a runner.
Keeping a log is useful but I do not think it is a must-do for all runners.
I said to have a general plan but it doesn't have to be written down or tracked.
You don't want to go out and run as far or fast as you can everyday without thinking ahead a little.
Reduce mileage and start lifting! You don't want to be a skinny-fat distance runner type. You want to look like you know how to handle yourself, not someone who could get beat up by an old man.
I used to keep a log before I got a Garmin, now it tracks everything.
I must say though, I do miss having a physical book I can read through, much more personal than just the numbers from the Garmin
Massage or foam roll
Olympic lifts
Crossfit
Eat more animal protein
Tan
Run
Acknowledge brother/sister runners when passing them out on the roads and trails.
To stop dreaming on becoming part of the 0.001% who can make a living from running and concentrate on having fun.
Run by feel for most of your runs.
Do as much of your running on unpaved surfaces as possible.
Don't run in "more shoe" than you absolutely need.
To get inspired, watch old footage of the greats racing and training.
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But I enjoy it...
This rule will cause the same number of problems as it cures.
There is not doubt that running with too much shoe causes problems.
This rule causes problems because there is even less doubt that running with too little shoe causes problems. If it didn't we wouldn't have shoes at all.
"Don't run in "more shoe" than you absolutely need."
Maybe we could change the rule to, "If you are having injury problems, one of the first things to ask is are my shoes to blame?"
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Run by feel for most of your runs.
Do as much of your running on unpaved surfaces as possible.
Don't run in "more shoe" than you absolutely need.
To get inspired, watch old footage of the greats racing and training.
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Log is completely unnecessary. You don't have to be neurotic to be a great runner.
1. Listen to your body/run by feel.
2. Vary your training. Mix up the pace, length, and effort on runs and workouts. Work on weaknesses and build on your strengths.
3. Be aware of your imbalances, mobility issues, injury history. Try to anticipate injuries and do some sort of ancillary work to prevent them.
4. Race. If you train to race and enjoy racing, get out there.
5. Get enough sleep to recover.
6. Don't eat terribly
7. Get in the gym and lift weights more often than you run. No one likes a little weakling distance runner.